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Reports: Lady Gaga joins Season 2 of 'Wednesday'

Pop star and actress Lady Gaga reportedly has joined the Season 2 cast of "Wednesday," multiple media reports said.




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Supreme Court denies Mark Meadows' bid to move election subversion case to federal court

The Supreme Court has rejected a petition from Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff during the first Trump administration, to move his 2020 election subversion case to federal court.




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Spirit Airlines stock plunges 59% amid report of bankruptcy deal

Spirit Airlines' stock plunged 59% on Wednesday as the budget airline worked with creditors to restructure debt amid reports the company could file for bankruptcy protection within the next few weeks.




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One man dead, evacuations ordered after explosions near Brazil's Supreme Court

Two explosions near Brazil's Supreme Court and Congress forced evacuations Wednesday night with one man found dead in what some authorities are calling a suicide attack.




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Up to 20 human skulls found on N.M. property tied to missing mother

Up to 20 human skulls have been found at a New Mexico home, according to authorities, who said the case is "closely tied" to the 2019 disappearance of a mother.




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Oakland airport ordered to stop using 'San Francisco' in its name

A judge has temporarily ordered Oakland International Airport in California to stop using the name "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" as the cities' legal battle plays out.




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Rep. Michael McCaul briefly detained at Dulles airport

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul was briefly detained at Dulles International Airport earlier this month after appearing intoxicated, according to reports.




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Reports: FBI raids home, seizes phone of Polymarket's CEO

The FBI has raided the New York City home of betting website Polymarket's founder and chief executive, according to reports.




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Denmark becomes 48th nation to sign Artemis Accords for space exploration

Denmark is a founding member of the European Space Agency and on Wednesday formally committed to safe and responsible space exploration that benefits humanity by signing the Artemis Accords.




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NHL Nugget: Carolina Hurricanes' Sean Walker's Birthday Backcheck

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker, who turns 30 today, went a long way to the NHL after going undrafted. But it paid off in a big way.




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‘One game at a time': Winnipeg Jets have NHL-best 15-1 start

The Winnipeg Jets are the first NHL team to earn 15 wins in their first 16 games, as their focused group continues to preach a “one game at a time” mantra.




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Could The Blue Jackets & Penguins Become Trade Partners?

Could the Blue Jackets and Penguins become trade partners?




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Penguins V. Red Wings Preview: Pittsburgh Looks To Have Short Memory, Malkin's 500th Goal Celebration

Pittsburgh looks to erase Monday from their memory as they look ahead to their matchup against the Detroit Red Wings




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Penguins Mount Comeback, Fall To Red Wings In Overtime, 3-2

Despite the loss, Pittsburgh played a strong game in all three zones on Wednesday, which could give them some momentum going forward




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Former Crown lawyer files Charter challenge over workers' compensation system

A former Crown prosecutor is bringing a Charter challenge against the Nova Scotia government and the Workers’ Compensation Board over the province’s limit on compensation for injured workers after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder due to his job.



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Former MLA who switched to PCs admits he took Liberal Party information

Former Northside-Westmount Liberal MLA Fred Tilley says he accessed Liberal Party data before he crossed the floor to the PCs, but has not used it in the provincial election campaign.



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Yukon gov't again reports emissions down per resident, while total emissions continue to climb

Carbon emissions across the territory continue to rise, states the Yukon government's latest progress report on Our Clean Future, its climate change strategy. But per-person emissions have gone down.



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Scant support for higher property taxes in Edmonton, city survey shows

The online survey shows only 16 per cent of respondents are comfortable with further tax increases than what was already approved for the 2023-26 operating and capital budgets. 



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Wildlife experts on P.E.I. concerned about water mould making West River fish sick

The Central Queens Branch of the P.E.I. Wildlife Federation is looking for fish with white patches on them. They could have a disease called Saprolegniosis, caused by water mould spores found in waterways across the province. The branch is studying whether it's more prevalent in the West River — and if so, why.




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Alberta RCMP lay sex trafficking charges against Cochrane man

A 47-year-old man in southern Alberta is facing human trafficking charges among other offences dating back two decades.



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Woman also charged with 2nd-degree murder in August North End shooting

A 28-year-old woman from Winnipeg is now the third person charged in a shooting on a summer night at a home in the city's North End. Raine Jannelle Dakota Gauthier has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Colin Bernardin Hebert.



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RCMP identify man found dead in Red River north of Winnipeg in September

Manitoba RCMP have identified the body of a man pulled from the Red River in September as a 29-year-old who was reported missing.



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Northern Manitoba vet shortage leaves animals out in the cold

Keri Hudson Reykdal will be closing the doors of her North 55 Veterinary Services on Dec. 31. Once she's gone, it will leave her more than 5,000 patients without a vet in Thompson.



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True North's Kevin Donnelly on bringing the big acts to Winnipeg

It's no easy feat bringing an act like Bruce Springsteen to town. But Kevin Donnelly with True North Sports and Entertainment has managed to attract many big acts to Winnipeg over the years. He speaks to CBC Winnipeg News host Brittany Greenslade about how he works to get the big names.




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Northern Ontario man and woman arrested following a 3-month-old baby's death

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people from the northern Ontario community of King Kirkland in the death of a three-month-old infant in September 2022.



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Sudbury college unveils 'Heart of Fire' Pavilion to ignite Indigenous connections

Collège Boréal has opened the Shkode “Heart of Fire” Pavilion in Sudbury, a new space dedicated to supporting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.



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Ontario premier promises to fix shortages of home care medical supplies

Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised on Tuesday to fix problems that have led to a shortage of home care medical supplies across the province.



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Ford's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes will cost at least $48M: city staff report

The city estimates that it will cost $48 million to remove bike lanes in Toronto, a city staff report says.



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NextStar 'full speed ahead' with Windsor EV battery production amid Trump tariff uncertainty

Windsor, Ont.,'s massive electric vehicle battery plant expects to start producing cells by July — amid uncertainty surrounding possible automotive-related tariffs imposed by the U.S., as threatened by Donald Trump during his election campaign.



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This hearty autumn stew highlights a Saskatchewan staple

Cozy, comfort food is the best food, and decidedly one of the best things about the weather getting colder. Cassoulet is a perfect example. It’s traditionally a hearty, rich, slow-cooked bean stew with several steps and a long ingredient list.



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B.C. man who confessed to 2 killings not arrested until a month later, court documents show

A B.C. man who told police and hospital staff he had killed two people and wanted to harm others wasn't arrested until a month after he first confessed, according to court documents.



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News24 Business | Bitcoin hits $91 000 for first time on Trump support

Bitcoin reached a record high above $91 000 Wednesday as the world's biggest cryptocurrency benefits from president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to ease regulation around digital tokens.




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Deep Democratic bench gets opportunity in political wilderness

For the first time in four years, Democrats are leaderless. But chaos is a ladder, as the saying goes, and the party is packed with climbers.




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Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.




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Penn State supports military transition through DOD SkillBridge Program

Penn State University has launched a University-wide partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program, offering active-duty service members internships across various departments to help them transition to civilian careers.




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Penn State Altoona professors edit new Northern Appalachia literary field guide

Todd Davis, professor of English and environmental studies, Carolyn G. Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies, and Noah Davis, are the editors of “A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia,” published by University of Georgia Press.




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Great Valley hosts art exhibit celebrating women's voices and experiences

Penn State Great Valley is hosting a special exhibit through Jan. 6 in collaboration with the Regional Center for Women in the Arts, featuring a vibrant collection of works by visionary artists dedicated to celebrating women's voices and experiences.




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Liberal Arts student builds skills as ROTC cadet and entrepreneur

Criminology student David Hayes has excelled as an ROTC cadet and emerging entrepreneur since arriving at Penn State, using the leadership skills gained in ROTC alongside the knowledge from his liberal arts courses to drive his success.




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News24 Business | Suspended Lotteries company secretary loses again in court

Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them.




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News24 Business | Business brief | Southern Sun sees earnings rise; China boosts its property market

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.




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News24 Business | Union says ArcelorMittal strike to start on Thursday, picket planned for Vanderbijlpark

South Africa's metalworkers' union said it will go on strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd on Thursday to protest job cuts that have impacted 107 workers.




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Chor Bizarre Is Back! A Look Inside The Iconic Restaurant That's Stolen Delhi's Heart Again

Eclectic interiors, bold cocktails, and flavours that pack a punch - Chor Bizarre has reopened, and it's better than ever.




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World Diabetes Day: One-Fourth Of People Living With Diabetes In India In 2022: Lancet Study

The figure of 82.8 crore is over four times the number in 1990, with the largest increase in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), researchers forming the Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factor Collaboration




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Ranveer Singh's Anniversary Post For Deepika Padukone Proves She Loves Desserts - See Pics

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone celebrated their 6th marriage anniversary




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Microsoft to End Support for Windows Mail, Calendar and People Apps This Year to Prioritise Outlook

Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Mail, Calendar, and People apps for Windows by the end of the year. It is migrating users to the new Outlook for Windows app, where they will be able to access their local emails, calendar events, and stored contacts on a single platform — services previously available on three separate apps.




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Slack Is Reportedly Working On an AI-Powered File Summary Feature

Slack, the work management and productivity platform, is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature. As per a report, the new feature is called AI file summary, and it can summarise documents uploaded to the platform. The new feature is said to be able to summarise text-heavy files to help users quickly get a gist of the topic. This is an under-development feature, so it might not be visible to current users.




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North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies

The North Taurid meteor shower, peaking November 11, offered skywatchers in the US a view of rare bright fireballs across the sky. Part of the Taurid meteor system, these meteors are known for their intensity and visibility, even under strong moonlight. Though fewer meteors occur in these showers, their brightness will make for a striking display originating from debris of Comet 2P/Encke.




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Microplastics Could Be Changing Earth’s Climate, Reveals New Study

A Penn State University study published in Environmental Science & Technology: Air reveals that airborne microplastics may influence the climate by affecting cloud structures and weather patterns. The study found that microplastics act as ice nucleating agents in clouds, potentially altering precipitation. Professor Miriam Freedman highlights the need for more research into how these particles interact within atmospheric systems to better understand their effects on climate.




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Apple Reportedly Working on 'AI Wall Tablet' With Smart Home Controls and Apple Intelligence

Apple is said to be developing a new product that could function as a wall-mounted display, according to Bloomberg News. This display is expected to provide controls for smart home devices, as well as support for voice commands through Siri and will reportedly offer Apple Intelligence features. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcoming device.